Spain won their first UEFA Nations League title by defeating Croatia on penalties in the 2023 final, ending France's reign as defending champions.
Key Facts
- Edition
- Third season of UEFA Nations League
- Participating associations
- 55 UEFA member associations
- Final result
- Spain 0–0 Croatia (5–4 on penalties)
- League phase
- June–September 2022
- Nations League Finals
- June 2023
- Defending champion
- France (winners in 2021)
By the Numbers
Cause → Event → Consequence
Following France's victory in the 2021 UEFA Nations League, the competition entered its third edition, with 55 UEFA member associations competing across a league phase held from June to September 2022, setting up the knockout Finals in June 2023.
Spain and Croatia met in the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, which ended 0–0 after extra time. Spain prevailed 5–4 in a penalty shootout to claim their first UEFA Nations League title, while defending champions France failed to reach the final after finishing third in their group.
Spain's victory marked their first UEFA Nations League championship, ending France's hold on the title. Relegation play-outs among lower-ranked teams were subsequently conducted in March 2024 to determine final standings across the league tiers.